Shir
Pronunciation: [ sh-ER ]
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A distinctive girl name with a rare, memorable quality.
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Shir first appeared in US Social Security records in 1990.
Over 190 babies have been named Shir in the United States since SSA records began.
Today, Shir is past its peak , currently ranked #55,814 for girl names in the US .
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Quick Facts
- Gender
- Girl
- Popularity Rank
- #55,814
- Total SSA Count
- 5
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Sources
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